Words with David

As the New Year approaches, we’re reminded of another opportunity to renew ourselves and make lifestyle changes that matter. It’s important to remember that it’s never too late to make healthy choices – whether you’re 45 or 75.

No matter your age, the holidays are a time for guilty pleasures. For those of us who work full-time, our offices are beginning to smell like bakeries with all the sweet treats piling up. Every coffee chain is offering a new indulgent holiday drink, and if you’re a grandparent, it’s hard to resist the urge...

In my new book “The Power of 5: The Ultimate Formula for Longevity & Remaining Youthful,” I talk about the importance of sleep as part of my formula to remain youthful for those in their thirties, forties and fifties.

Gratitude is an essential emotion, and expressing it is a key component in what makes us human and what helps us live a long, happy and healthy life. Throughout the fall, we have many opportunities to express our gratitude. Some of us celebrate the harvest, perform with rituals, festivals or prayer.

We’ve been talking about the significance of stress, the negative effects it has on our body and the ways we can balance it. In my new book “The Power of 5: The Ultimate Formula for Longevity & Remaining Youthful,” I discuss what I refer to as the two flavors of stress: emotional and physical.

Did You Know: The American Medical Association has noted that stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all human illness and disease. Both directly and indirectly, stress has a profound impact on health and wellbeing, and we are only beginning to fully understand how this works.

In our society, more and more Americans young and old are seeking out ways to remain youthful, vibrant and healthy. Organic farmers and grocers are finding ways to meet the demands of a growing number of interested consumers, while physicians and other health professionals are educating patients on the benefits of new and innovative methods...

You hold many of the keys to alleviating chronic pain. It comes down to the basics, and that’s because it works. What we eat and our level of activity are important factors to help YOU to remain strong and healthy. In my new book “The Power of 5: The Ultimate Formula for Longevity & Remaining...